Clinical trial explores biologic treatment for CVID lung condition
Researchers are conducting a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of abatacept, a medication used for arthritis, for granulomatous lymphocytic interstitial lung disease (GLILD).
Read MoreLung condition leads to PI diagnosis after two-year medical odyssey
Gary Newton struggled for two years with a debilitating lung condition and was finally diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency (CVID).
Read MoreBone marrow transplant curative for man with DOCK8 deficiency
Bryce Powerman is in good health and takes no medications nine years after receiving a bone marrow transplant to treat his DOCK8 deficiency in a National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial.
Read MoreUpdate - What new RSV preventatives mean for those with PI
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes respiratory infections, and those with primary immunodeficiency (PI) are at risk of severe RSV. Two new vaccines and a new monoclonal antibody may offer protection.
Read MoreStudy examines procedure to treat severe CGD infections
In a clinical trial, NIAID researchers are testing the safety of mRNA-modified granulocytes to help those with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) fight infections.
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